#VU51275 Improper Authentication in The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder - CVE-2021-24175
Published: March 9, 2021 / Updated: October 13, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU51275
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24175
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder
Software vendor:
Posimyth Themes
Posimyth Themes
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the application.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.